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Psalm 13

The Righteous One’s, “Lord, how long?”

David began by bemoaning God’s absence when he was under duress from his enemies. He beseeched God not to delay, and complained that it was taking its toll upon him. Yet once again faith surges, and he remembers that God is merciful, and that his salvation is still a cause of rejoicing. Hence, he could compose and sing this psalm because of God’s bounty.

Psalm 13

1 How long wilt thou forget me, Lord? shall it for ever be? O how long shall it be that thou wilt hide thy face from me?

2 How long take counsel in my soul, still sad in heart, shall I? How long exalted over me shall be mine enemy?